Summary
Description
We are hiring a Community Learning Center Site Coordinator for our Washington Tech program!
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma or G.E.D. and a minimum of two years of experience in youth and family programs, which includes working with diverse populations and community involvement. Post-secondary coursework in education, community or parent education, recreation, child development, social services or a related field is preferred. (Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience will be considered.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience maintaining and monitoring budget records.
- Experience coordinating program activities with other agencies and organizations.
- Experience supervising program activities.
- Experience creating flyers and communications to promote programs.
- Knowledge of academic curriculum in order to develop programs to enhance student academic skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Leadership skills in providing work direction for staff and implementing program activities.
- Computer skills in order to maintain automated budget and attendance records.
- Ability to identify problems and create solutions.
- Ability to write goals, create and implement strategies to achieve grant outcomes.
- Understanding of collaboration and partnering in order to work with a variety of community based organizations.
- Ability to develop positive relationships and work with a variety of staff including clerks, teachers, custodians, administrators, instructors and other support staff.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental responsibilities:
- Work with the 21st CCLC Program Manager to ensure the effectiveness of the program.
- Work with principals and other school staff, community education staff, parents, youth, site and/or advisory councils, community agencies and organizations to plan and implement an expanded day and year academic support and enrichment program at a specific site.
- Develop goals and objectives and implement program strategies to meet the goals of the grant.
- Support the development and maintenance of data collection systems; develop reports, charts and other related documentation.
- Develop recruitment and retention strategies for student participation in the program in collaboration with classroom teachers, school staff and community organizations.
- Design a process for faculty, student, family and community involvement in planning and implementing the program.
- Promote and publicize the program of academic support and enrichment activities to be offered at the site.
- Recruit, hire (casual) staff, train teachers, partner and community staff, in the areas of youth development, program quality, curriculum connections, service learning, family and community outreach and related topics.
- May assist with facilitating training
- Must be flexible with work schedule, may work on evenings and weekends.
- Form partnerships and collaborations with community based organizations and agencies.
- Maintain on-going communication with the principal, community education staff, agency staff and other key stakeholders of the site regarding program effectiveness and challenges.
- Monitor the site budget using sound fiscal practices.
- Produce participation reports and other program reports as required; conduct evaluations of site programs, instructors and other staff and make site recommendations relating to program administration; process other documentation for the site as necessary.
- Assist with research of program development, innovation, and best practices.
- Identify potential funding sources and assist with writing grants for the sustainability of programs.
- Become knowledgeable about other related school district departments.
- Understand and align to the District’s strategic plan efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources.
- Attend meetings as required and as appropriate.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Pay, Work Schedule and Benefits
This is a 10 month position working 40 hours per week.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the SCSP negotiated labor agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at https://www.spps.org/Page/33566. The minimum rate of pay is $40,546 annually.
Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance. A benefits summary is available at https://www.spps.org/Domain/13220.
How to Apply
To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.
The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.
To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the “Additional Attachments” link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.
This posting will close on September 23rd, 2024.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.
Regular and reliable attendance.
May be exposed to various cleaning products.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
Equity Statement
SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.
